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I could throw on my Discover Weekly or a Daily Mix and find enough songs to fuel my creativity and bookmark a few to later explore the artist’s discography.

From Slate • Apr. 12, 2026

He added a free throw on Purdue’s next possession before Baker-Mazara’s driving layup pulled the Trojans within one point with one minute left.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 17, 2026

With one throw on Sunday, Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders offered a glimpse of exactly why he was once viewed as a potential top overall pick in the NFL draft.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 24, 2025

His strengths are his mobility, being able to throw on the run, and finding different arm angles to make the pass when he rolls out of the pocket, the bootlegs.

From BBC • Oct. 9, 2025

Tucking my dirty clothes and laptop under my arm, I made my way back to my room to throw on my pajamas.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin




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